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Page 41 - Inland BILL of EXCHANGE. Draft, or Order for the payment to the bearer, or to order, otherwise than on demand, but not exceeding two months after date, or sixty days after sight, of any sum of money, Amounting to 401. and not exceeding 5/. 5...
Page 40 - Ireland to be taken out by every person who shall use any dog, gun, net, or other engine for the purpose of taking or killing any game whatever, or any woodcock, snipe, quail, or landrail, or any conies, or any deer...
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